Hospital | Anesthesia Tech

Anesthesia Technician Travel Contract – Hospital Operating Room | Portland, Oregon

Join a collaborative hospital-based surgical services team as an Anesthesia Technician in Portland, Oregon. This travel healthcare contract offers experienced anesthesia tech professionals the opportunity to support anesthesia providers across hospital units in a fast-paced operating room environment serving diverse patient populations. Portland offers scenic surroundings, vibrant neighborhoods, and excellent access to outdoor recreation, making it an appealing destination for healthcare professionals.

Anesthesia Technician Travel Job Details

• Location: Portland, Oregon
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,190–$1,280
• Employment Type: Travel contract
• Contract Duration: 16 weeks, from November 9, 2026 through March 1, 2027
• Schedule: Block scheduling; 5 shifts per week
• Shift Duration: 8-hour shifts
• Available Shifts: Day shift, 7:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.; or night shift, 11:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m.
• Call Requirements: At least one call shift per week, including nights and weekends
• Weekend Requirement: On-call weekend coverage, with at least one weekend per month
• Orientation: 40 hours
• Work Setting: Short-term acute care hospital with operating room and ambulatory surgical services
• Documentation: Electronic medical record experience required

Anesthesia Technician Job Requirements

• At least 1 year of recent experience as an Anesthesia Technician in a hospital, operating room, or surgical services setting
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Surgical services experience or applicable credentialing
• Experience supporting operating room and ambulatory operating room workflows
• Proficiency with electronic documentation and standard hospital computer systems
• Demonstrated knowledge of operating room safety, infection prevention, isolation precautions, fire safety, laser safety, and radiation safety
• Ability to work independently, collaborate with anesthesia providers and interdisciplinary teams, and float between assigned units as needed
• Ability to meet applicable professional credentialing and compliance requirements before the start date

Anesthesia Technician Responsibilities

• Prepare, check, troubleshoot, and maintain anesthesia machines and related anesthesia equipment
• Assist anesthesia providers during routine procedures and critical situations in the operating room
• Support intubation procedures and prepare airway equipment, including endotracheal tubes, intubating LMAs, light wands, and cricothyrotomy sets
• Prepare and monitor standard and transport monitoring equipment
• Assist with IV insertion, arterial line catheter preparation, venous and arterial blood draws, and related clinical support activities
• Assist with patient positioning, patient transport, and safe transitions throughout the perioperative process
• Maintain and document procedures, equipment checks, and patient-care activities accurately
• Follow operating room safety, sterilization, disinfection, PPE, and infection-control procedures
• Float between units when assigned and provide dependable on-call coverage for nights and weekends

Apply now for this Anesthesia Technician travel opportunity supporting hospital operating room and surgical services in Portland, Oregon.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.